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Algerians protest president’s bid for 5th term

Algerian protesters are pictured during clashes with the police during a demonstration against Algeria's president's candidacy for a fifth term, on February 22, 2019 in the capital Algiers. [RYAD KRAMDI/AFP/Getty Images]

February 22, 2019 at 8:00 pm

Algerians on Friday staged demonstrations in several cities, including capital Algiers, to protest President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s planned bid for a fifth term in office.

According to local media reports, demonstrations were held in several Algerian provinces, including Annaba, Setif, Kalime, Jijel, Bejaia,Tizi Ouzou, Buira, Bumerdas, Tiaret, Relizane, Vahran and Ouargla.

On Thursday, security was stepped up dramatically in Algiers in anticipation of demonstrations.

On Friday, protesters marched from Algiers’ Belouizdad district to the city center, violating an 18-year ban on street demonstrations in the capital.

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